Aloha Kinderstart to expand through franchising

Aloha India, with eight years of experience in managing franchisees and with a network of 1273 Aloha learning centres across India for various skill development training programmes for children, has launched their pre-school venture Aloha Kinderstart.

Aloha India Private Limited is now ready to expand its pre-school brand Aloha Kinderstart through franchising. The company is looking at starting 50 pre-schools by June 2010 across India. The average investment of Aloha Kinderstart ranges from Rs six lakh to nine lakh for the unit franchisee and Rs 23 lakh for the Master Franchisee.

Striving to prepare learners for life, Aloha Kinderstart takes a holistic approach to early learning using an integrated thematic curriculum. Aloha Kinderstart programme provides a variety of learning opportunities and experiences based on individual strength, needs, and interests of the children, and thereby prepares the next generation to take on the challenges of the future.

Aloha Kinderstart is the first and only pre-school provider in India that offers four add on programmes as a package to its franchisees for the children within age group 4 -14 years. This can be conducted in the same infrastructure after school hours and weekends.

Kumaran K, Chairman and Managing Director, Aloha India said, “The pre-school education industry is estimated as $ 300 million and is expected to grow by $1 billion by the year 2012. There is a huge opportunity in the industry. More than three hundred thousand pre-schools are required to address these demands but there are only two per cent organised pre-school players in the market.”

Aloha India is looking forward to form partnerships with entrepreneurs who have the passion for educating the young minds. They also need to understand the seriousness of the business with sufficient resources to carry the brand the way it is expected to be delivered. The company is focusing on all metros and major cities including small towns pan India.

Aloha India has decided to participate in all Franchise India Expos across India to offer a unique business opportunity.